It's What You Make Out Of It. I Drive It Everyday. It's Not A Trailer Queen. —
What I like about this car is that it started out as nothing and my dad and I have built it up to something special. I am always looking to improve it; not make it a hot-rod (there's always somebody with more money and most horse power) but not many people drive a classic for their everyday car. But I do. The appearance is great now that it's been restored. But I haven't seen an original 75-79 Nova that looked very good. They are good to remake. It's not expensive to drive this car. Most parts are easy to find GM stuff, but what is hard to find is cosmetic parts for the 75-79 Novas; but it makes it more rare. The performance is good. It's quick and mean. The top speed is about 120mph and it gets there fast. The gear ratio makes it fun to drive and especially quick in 2nd gear; it jumps from 20-60 very quickly.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

Pros:
Sentimental value: my first car that I've been building for over a decade.

Its A Great Project Car —
my first car its a bit of a beater but considering what is been through. interior um.. really bad shape exterior few dents and serface rust but over all its good . lol drive quality it drives like a boat and it brakes like a boat and gots guts for a 260 L6

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